Senior Systems Integration Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology•Reston, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a Systems Integration Engineer to support systems architecture, integration, sustainment, and lifecycle engineering for a mission-critical defense program. The role involves managing data flows for a wide range of devices using Apache NiFi and Python, building Grafana dashboards for visualization, interfacing with API endpoints, and maintaining diagrams of data flows. The ideal candidate will apply structured systems engineering principles in DoD/DoW environments, understand cybersecurity integration, and support system modernization efforts.

Requirements

TS/SCI with CI Poly
At least 8 years of relevant experience
Bachelor Degree in an area applicable to this position
Proficient in utilizing the Linux command-line interface.
Proficiency in a programming language, preferably Python.
Security + Certified; Must presently be 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2 preferred)
Familiarity with designing and sustaining data flows using Apache NiFi.
General networking knowledge to include operation of routers, firewalls, DNS, DHCP, subnetting, VPN and web proxies.
Working knowledge in the design and utilization of RESTful APIs.
Proficiency in managing and maintaining both Windows and Linux operating environments.
Familiarity with relational SQL databases, including Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
Possess foundational knowledge of Active Directory concepts, including Organizational Units (OUs) and Security Groups
US Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

Systems Design
Virtualization
SQL Databases

Responsibilities

Employ Apache NiFi and custom Python scripts to retrieve data from remote APIs, modify the data, and then distribute it according to customer requirements.
Transform legacy Java implementations into holistic Python solutions, leveraging modern libraries to achieve equivalent functionality.
Build Grafana dashboards to display data flow metrics and infrastructure status.
Engage in weekly engineering review board sessions, offering technical insights on change requests from both the internal team and clients.
Analyze current data flows for inefficiencies and propose optimized remedies.
Design secure cross-domain channels to facilitate data movement between networks of varying security levels.
Document new and existing data flows using Microsoft Visio.
Evaluate change request documentation for technical precision, sourced both internally and externally.

Benefits

401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Paid vacation and holidays
Full flex work weeks where possible
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.